Vedanta Aluminium champions menstrual hygiene andadolescent health across rural schools in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Odisha;August06th, 2025 –Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, organised a week-long initiative focused on promoting menstrual hygiene and adolescent health in rural communities. The programme reached over 18 schools across Jamkhani, Kuraloi, and Ghogharpalli, reaching out tomore than 1,100 students from standards 6 to 10.
Aimed at fostering open dialogue and awareness around personal health and well-being, the initiative included interactive learning sessions and distribution of gender-sensitisation materials such as heat bags and ‘Menstrupedia’ educational booklets. The session also saw active engagement from Vedanta’s employee volunteers and were designed to educatestudentson puberty, physical changes, and the importance of early health awareness.
Highlighting the impact of the program, Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said“Promoting community health and hygiene is essential for building a healthier and more equitable society.Through continued and inclusive efforts, we aim to empower women and adolescents with the knowledge and resources to manage their health with dignity.This initiative reflects our deep-rooted commitment to uplifting communities through education and awareness.”
Vedanta Aluminium remains dedicated to empowering local communities throughpromoting education, healthcare, sustainable livelihood, infrastructure, and grassroots sports and culture. These efforts underline Vedanta Aluminium’s commitment to driving transformation within and beyond its operational areas, fostering a sense of community contribution towards the overall growth and advancement of Odisha. By collaborating closely with local authorities and community stakeholders, the company ensures its interventions lead to tangible socio-economic progress.
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.42 million tonnes in FY25. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its leading sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.
